Blackwoods Campground

 

Blackwoods Campground

Photo courtesy of Chandler Anderson, of Coventry, CT. Used with permission.

Blackwoods Campground

Blackwoods Campground is located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bar Harbor on Route 3.

• Season Dates: May 2 through Oct 20, 2025 (Last reservation Oct 19)
  

• Ninety percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

• Camping Fees: (Paid at time of reservation, not at the campground)
  • Tent, camper, and motor home sites: $30

  • Group tent sites: $60

Note: Off-season and winter camping are not allowed at Blackwoods Campground. The front gates are closed until the campground reopens in spring.

Free, wheelchair-accessible Island Explorer shuttle buses make regular stops at campgrounds, carriage road entrances and many trailheads. Shuttle service is available from late June to mid-October.

 

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Campground FAQs

May I make a same day reservation for tonight?

Visitors are able to make same day reservations if campsites are available. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov and cannot be made through the campground office or in person.

When do Blackwoods campsites become available?

Ninety percent of campsites are released six months in advance on the first of each month at 10 am EST. The remaining 10 percent are released at 10 am 14 days ahead of a desired arrival date on a rolling basis. All campsite reservations must be made in advance at Recreation.gov. Reservations cannot be made through the campground office or in-person.

Does Blackwoods Campground have showers?

No. There are no showers at the Blackwoods Campground. Fee operated showers are available in the town of Otter Creek.

Where can I park?

Only one vehicle is allowed to park at each campsite. Any other vehicles must park in the overflow parking lot located in A-Loop.All vehicles in the Campground must also display a National Park Pass. When the overflow parking lot fills up, extra vehicles must park along ME 3 just outside of the campground.

We will be arriving late. Is there anything we need to do?

Arriving after hours? Please go to your reserved site and check in at the ranger station before 10 am the next day.